Porter says: "Blair is an intense competitor and a straight shooter. She is a pure racing athlete who I look forward to working with."

Rowing Highlights: 2009-2011 Captain Exeter Crew… 2010 CanAmMex Selection Camp, bronze medal with the SE Juniors at USRowing Club Nationals… Bronze medal with Exeter at the 2010 NEIRA's in the G1 and a gold medal at the 2009 NEIRA's in the G2.

Other sports: Varsity swimming… 2010-2011 captain… team champions at the 2010 New England Championships… Bronze medal in the Florida Junior Olympics in the 1650y freestyle in 2009 and top times in her age group in the USAT Triathlon Sprint Series in Florida form 2006-2010

Idol: Her mother, for teaching her the value of hard work, persistence and love.

Quote: "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift" - Steve Prefontiane